CanadaFederal Government Ends Newfoundland Cod Moratorium After More Than 30 YearsSavePrintA fisherman carries cod caught in the nets of a trawler off the coast of New Hampshire in this April 23, 2016 photo. The Canadian Press/AP-Robert F. BukatyThe Canadian Press6/26/2024|Updated: 6/26/20240:00X 1The federal government is ending the northern cod moratorium off the north and east coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador after more than 30 years.The government says it is re-establishing a commercial northern cod fishery with a total allowable catch of 18,000 tonnes for the 2024 season.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesFirefighters Say They Face Increasing Rates of Violence While on DutyDec 21, 2025Significant Increase in the Circulation of Counterfeit Bills in Retail StoresDec 21, 2025Dramatic Increase in Fintrac Fines Coming, but Their Effectiveness Is Less ClearDec 21, 2025Judge Grants Bail to Quebec Man as 1994 Murder Conviction Under ReviewDec 20, 2025